1397-2060 Aftermarket Mercruiser Carburetor Float | Sawley's Select Marine Parts

🔧 Product Description

Aftermarket Rochester 2-barrel carburettor float - Replacement Part Number: 1397-2060

A replacement float for Rochester two-barrel marine carburettors used on selected MerCruiser 120HP 2.5L inline-four and 165HP 4.1L inline-six engines. It also cross-references to OMC 381389.

⚙️ Key Features

• Precision replacement carburettor float

• Maintains the specified fuel level in the float bowl

• Operates the needle valve as fuel level rises and falls

• Helps prevent flooding, fuel starvation and unstable mixture

• Direct replacement where the original float number matches

🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

OEM Supersession Chain:

• 1397-2060 (Mercury service reference)

• OMC 381389 (cross-reference)

OEM / Related Numbers:

• 1397-2060

• OMC 381389

Aftermarket / Verified Equivalents:

• Sierra: 18-7200

• EMP: 1300-08704

🚤 Compatibility

Commonly used on:

• MerCruiser and OMC engines using the matching Rochester two-barrel carburettor

Typically suits:

• Engine models:

• MerCruiser 120 / 153 CID / 2.5L

• MerCruiser 165 / 250 CID / 4.1L inline-six

• HP Range: 120HP - 165HP

• Engine Type: Carburetted marine petrol engine

• Year Range: Approximately 1970 - 1981 depending on engine family

🔌 Function

The float rises and falls with the fuel level in the carburettor bowl and moves the inlet needle to control fuel entry. Correct float height is essential for stable mixture and reliable operation.

Common signs of failure:

• Fuel flooding or overflow from the carburettor

• Rich running, smoke or spark-plug fouling

• Fuel starvation, lean surge or loss of power

• Hard starting or stalling as bowl level changes

• Float absorbs fuel, sticks, cracks or no longer closes the needle correctly

📦 Condition

• Brand new aftermarket replacement part

• New and unused

• Supplied in manufacturer or equivalent protective packaging